2024 KTM 690 Enduro R vs 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 KTM 690 Enduro R 92.6 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore 86 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 6.6 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 74.7 hp (2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore) up to 75 hp (2024 KTM 690 Enduro R).
- Torque spans 68 Nm (2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore) up to 73.5 Nm (2024 KTM 690 Enduro R).
- Weight spans 149 kg (2024 KTM 690 Enduro R) to 211 kg (2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KTM 690 Enduro R | Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | YAMAHA |
| Model | KTM 690 Enduro R | Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore |
| Engine size | 700cc | 700cc |
| Power | 75hp | 74.7hp |
| Torque | 73.5nm. | 68nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 149kg | 211kg |
| Front brake | 300 mm Brembo twin-piston floating calliper, brake disc | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 282 mm |
| Rear brake | 240 mm Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake disc | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 92.6cm | 86cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90 21 54S | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V |
| Rear tyre | 140/80 -18 70S | 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm | Upside-down telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | WP XPLOR with Pro-Lever linkage | link suspension, Swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 188km/h | 205km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.5 L – 4.3 L/100km | 16 L – 4.2 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $12999 | $10806 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View YAMAHA price list |
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2024 KTM 690 Enduro R vs 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore: listed specifications
The 2024 KTM 690 Enduro R and 2024 Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore are closely matched in peak power and displacement, while the 690 Enduro R has more torque, and a lower listed weight, and the Tenere 700 Explore has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
690 Enduro R and Tenere 700 Explore have very similar engine displacement (700 cc vs 700 cc).
Peak power
690 Enduro R and Tenere 700 Explore have very similar peak power (75 hp vs 74.7 hp).
Torque
690 Enduro R has a modest listed torque advantage (73.5 Nm vs 68 Nm).
Listed top speed
Tenere 700 Explore has a modest listed top-speed advantage (205 km/h vs 188 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
690 Enduro R is notably lighter on the listed weight (149 kg vs 211 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 690 Enduro R is listed higher (92.6 cm) than Tenere 700 Explore (86 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and peak power remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 690 Enduro R vs Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore?
Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore is listed at 205 km/h (127 mph) vs 188 km/h (117 mph) for KTM 690 Enduro R.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 690 Enduro R or Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore?
KTM 690 Enduro R has 75 hp compared with 75 hp on the Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore.
Which is lighter, KTM 690 Enduro R or Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore?
KTM 690 Enduro R is lighter at 149 kg vs 211 kg for Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore.
Which is better, KTM 690 Enduro R or Yamaha Tenere 700 Explore?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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